Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo Rod

Pickard, John - Model 7625 P.E. Bamboo RodFor sale here is a John Pickard Model 7625 bamboo rod, his rendition of the classic Lyle Dickerson 7613 taper. Made with pre embargo cane. 7 1 2 feet, 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Rod is in excellent plus condition. The oxidation on one tip section doesn't exactly match the other tip and the butt section, so one would assume John made the second tip at a later date. Same 3 up node pattern throughout. All sections are full length. The rod features a very

For Sale - Vintage Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8"

3 Up node pattern construction built from dark impregnated cane

Wraps are chestnut brown with red and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

and one a bit beefier for the bigger flies and for when the winds pick up

The reel remains in mint condition

"The Babe Ruth Rod" is on display at the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Vermont

6" western grip

Paradigm series- Penns Creek

Spigot ferrules with a nice and tight fit

the fly is amazing and the framing job is extremely well done

Diminutive cigar grip 5 1/4" in length with only light handling marks

The hinges